The sporting action at the Olympics gets under way in Paris on Wednesday/July 24, as the football and rugby sevens competitions begin.
The opening ceremony to open the Games officially will be held on Friday.
Ross Cullen reports.
The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Over 200 killed in Ethiopia mudslides in Ethiopia
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More than 200 people have been killed in two landslides in southern Ethiopia. The death toll could rise further. Our East African correspondent Leon Ssenyange reports
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Plane crashes in Nepal on take-off
A plane carrying 19 people has crashed in Kathmandu, Nepal, according to local media.
Several people are feared to have been killed. The plane was operated by a domestic carrier Saurya Airlines.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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UK Foreign Secretary in India with an eye on FTA
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The British Foreign Secretary is likely to focus on advancing trade talks during his two day trip to India.
David Lammy's visit marks UK's first major engagement with India since a new Labour government took charge a month ago.
Ishan Garg tells about what to expect from this visit.
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The British Foreign Secretary is likely to focus on advancing trade talks during his two day trip to India.
David Lammy's visit marks UK's first major engagement with India since a new Labour government took charge a month ago.
Ishan Garg tells about what to expect from this visit.
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Thousands detained across Bangladesh as internet service partially restored
Internet services have been partially restored in Bangladesh, after a near complete communication blackout was in place for five days.
More than 100 people have been killed in the last one week since unrest over a now changed quota system for government jobs began.
Neha Poonia has more.
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More than 100 people have been killed in the last one week since unrest over a now changed quota system for government jobs began.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Japan, US to discuss use of nukes in 2+2 meeting
Top diplomats from the US and Japan are set to discuss the use of nuclear weapons during security talks in Tokyo this week.
Foreign and Defense chiefs are meeting for 2+2 talks which for the first time are expected to include ‘extended deterrence’.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi, work and school suspended
INTRO: Taiwan is bracing for Typhoon Gaemi, with financial markets closed, people given the day off work and flights cancelled. Gaemi is expected to make landfall on the northeast coast later on Wednesday, as Laura Westbrook reports.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Harris secures enough pledged delegates to secure Democrats' nomination as President
It's been a record-breaking two days with US Vice President Kamala Harris securing more than 100 million dollars, and now support from two top Democrats, the House minority leader and Senate majority leaders, to be their party's presidential nominee.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Reports: Menendez to resign from US Senate in August
Embattled US lawmaker Robert Menendez will resign from the Senate effective August 20th, according to multiple media outlets.
The New Jersey Democrat was convicted earlier this month on federal charges of taking bribes and working as a foreign agent.
The New Jersey Democrat was convicted earlier this month on federal charges of taking bribes and working as a foreign agent.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Biden to address nation on Wednesday on dropping out of race
President Joe Biden will speak to the US on Wednesday night from the
Oval Office about his decision not to seek reelection,
The prime time address will mark his first public appearance and
speech since announcing on Sunday he was suspending his presidential
campaign.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Oval Office about his decision not to seek reelection,
The prime time address will mark his first public appearance and
speech since announcing on Sunday he was suspending his presidential
campaign.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Last Four Tops member Abdul "Duke" Fakir dies aged 88
Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the last member of the Motown group The Four Tops, has died at the age of 88.
His career spanned 7 decades and included chart toppers including I can't help myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) and Reach Out I'll Be There.
Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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UNAID says the AIDS pandemic can be ended by 2030
UNAIDS says the AIDS pandemic can be ended by 2030 if more is done to
fund initiatives and protect human rights.
In a new report released this week, the organisation says if world
leaders stick to their commitments the public health threat can be
ended.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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fund initiatives and protect human rights.
In a new report released this week, the organisation says if world
leaders stick to their commitments the public health threat can be
ended.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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US not on track to meet emissions goals by 2030
The United States is unlikely to hit its emissions targets as set under the Paris Climate Agreement, according to new research.
Analysis from climate researchers Rhodium shows greenhouse gas emissions are declining rapidly - but not fast enough.
Sally Patterson reports.
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US Secret Service Director resigns after Trump shooting
US President Joe Biden has paid tribute to the head of the Secret Service, who resigned on Tuesday, praising her "decades of public service."
Kimberly Cheatle is stepping down less than 24 hours after facing a bipartisan grilling in Congress over her agency's failure to prevent the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Harris secures enough Democratic delegates for nomination
US Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough support from
delegates to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president.
It comes after Joe Biden announced on Sunday he was no longer seeking
re-election amid lingering doubts about this age.
Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.
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delegates to become the Democratic Party's nominee for president.
It comes after Joe Biden announced on Sunday he was no longer seeking
re-election amid lingering doubts about this age.
Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.
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BRITISH-PAKISTANI ISLAMIST PREACHER GUILTY OF DIRECTING TERROR ORGANISATION
Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary faces being sent back to prison after being found guilty of directing a terror organisation.
The 57-year-old, British-Pakistani citizen has for decades been preaching an extremist version of Islam: radicalising people to terrorism, and supporting Islamic State.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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The 57-year-old, British-Pakistani citizen has for decades been preaching an extremist version of Islam: radicalising people to terrorism, and supporting Islamic State.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Ash cloud from Mount Etna forces airport on Italian island of Sicily to close
An international airport on the Italian island of Sicily has closed due to volcanic activity from Mount Etna.
It's the second time this month that ash from the volcano has caused significant disruption to flights.
Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson has the details.
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Ukraine's Foreign Minister makes first trip to China since Russia's full-scale war
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will be visiting China this week in what will be his first trip to Beijing since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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18 YEAR OLD HIKER KILLED IN GERMAN LIGHTNING STRIKE
A hiker in Germany has died after being struck by lightning with authorities saying rescue efforts were hampered by ongoing storms in the region.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan admits to prompting supporters to protest outside army headquarters post-arrest
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The Pakistan government is set to discuss whether to ban Imran Khan's party, the PTI, on treason charges.
The jailed former Prime Minister says he did urge his supporters to march to the military headquarters following his arrest in 2023.
Khan has been in jail since last year on corruption charges and remains at odds with the country's powerful military.
Hira Mustafa has more.
The Pakistan government is set to discuss whether to ban Imran Khan's party, the PTI, on treason charges.
The jailed former Prime Minister says he did urge his supporters to march to the military headquarters following his arrest in 2023.
Khan has been in jail since last year on corruption charges and remains at odds with the country's powerful military.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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